The Senate has summoned the Education Minister, Tunji Alausa, and the head of the national office of West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Amos Dangut, to explain recently introduced guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).
The summon follows concerns that the guidelines were altered abruptly and could affect students’ preparedness for exams.
A motion by Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi West triggered the resolution. He argued that the changes would force SS3 students to sit exams in new subjects despite inadequate time for preparation.
Among the controversial changes are the removal of subjects such as computer studies, civic education, and old trade courses. The proposed additions include vocational and technical courses like fashion design, solar photovoltaics, and crop production.
The matter has been referred to the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, which is expected to report back within two weeks.
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